Obituaries

STANLEY ARTHUR PYLE A fighter to the end, Stan left when he was good and ready. He passed at home in his 83rd year with his dearest wife of 40 years, Ethel, at his side. Lovingly remembered as "the best dad in the world" by his children: Jim, Jean Ann, Rudy and Belinda. He treasured being a grandfather to Billy,...

MRS. GLADYS MARGARET PIDGEON of Honey Harbour Suddenly with her loving husband by her side at her home in Honey Harbour on Monday April 16, 2018 in her 89th year. Gladys Pidgeon (nee Kelsey), beloved wife of Donald "Tubby" Pidgeon. Dear mother of George Wallace Pidgeon (Michelle) and Laura-Lea Pidgeon-Dainard (Shawn). Loving nana of Mackenzie, Mackenzie, Georgia and Sheldon. Fondly...

MRS. NORA F. CROZIER of Cecebe Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday March 30, 2013. Mrs. Nora Crozier, beloved wife of the late Robert Crozier, was in her 91st year. Loving mother of Pam Audit (Richard), Linda Helsloot (Bob), John Crozier (Debra) and predeceased by son Alan Crozier. Cherished grandmother of Shawna (John), Sherrill (Christian), Sarah (Jason), Abby...

WAYNE TRINIER Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday February 25, 2018. Wayne was in his 82nd year and was the eldest son of the late Leona and Perry Trinier. Beloved brother of Myrtle Lee (late John), Dale (Debbie), Pat (Anna), Sharon Smith, late Bryan, Mary-Jo Turnbull (Peter), Cathy Still (Don) and Mark, Peter and Chris....

MR. LESLIE SHERWOOD Of Burk's Falls Suddenly in Bracebridge on Saturday May 29, 2010. Mr. Les Sherwood was in his 58th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Ella (nee Thompson-Broeders). Dear father of Cathy Dickinson, Sandy Wheeler, Lisa Sherwood-Stewart (Brian), Leslie John Sherwood Junior (JR), Terri-Lynn Sherwood-Chapman (Rob) and Jessie Sherwood-Peyton (Paul). Proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 1...

MR. BILL METCALF of Burk's Falls Suddenly at his residence on Saturday May 18, 2013. Bill Metcalf, beloved husband of Jean (nee Stephenson) was in his 64th year. Dear father of Lynn (Scott Campbell) and Joe Metcalf. Proud grandfather of Katelyn, Jordan and Jacob. Loving son of Ross and the late Doris Metcalf. Dear brother of Joan (Don), Jim (Becky),...

DIANE MUMFORD (nee Tilson) of Magnetawan Surrounded by family and love at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Tuesday September 26, 2017. Diane Mumford, beloved wife of Don, was in her 71st year. Dear mother of Brad Mumford (Kellie) and Tracey LeGrand (Dave). Proud grandmother of Joshua, Brittany, Sophia and Benjamin. Diane is predeceased by her siblings Bud, Jim, Gil,...

MR. BLAINE DARBY Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday May 1, 2012. Mr. Blaine Darby was in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Elaine (nee Blair). Dear father of Lorraine Armstrong (Jerry), Calvin Darby, Wayne Darby, Tammy Darby and predeceased by son Dale Darby. Blaine will be fondly remembered by all his grandchildren,...

FRANCINE PORTER "Franny" of Katrine Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday December 8, 2017. Franny Porter, beloved wife of Randy Porter, was in her 61st year. Loving mother of Monica Enderlin (Luke Johnstone) and Francis Porter (Kimberly). Proud grandmother of Drake and one on the way (Gremlin). Dear daughter of Frances and the late Herbert Gohm. Franny is...

RAY KING of Magnetawan Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday July 30, 2017. Ray King, beloved husband of Linda Wylie, was in his 91st year. Dear father of Patti Paul (late Jurgen), Judi King (Eric Leslie) and Brenda King (Tom Stevenson). Proud grandfather of Jessica, Jodi (Gianni), Jennifer, Ian (Jodi), Timothy (Ashleigh), Chantal and great grandfather of Kaya,...

MR. JIM TAYLOR Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday June 17, 2011. Mr. Jim Taylor was in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Ellie Taylor (August 7, 2010) Cherished father of Dev Wineck (late John) of Whitby. Proud grandfather of Watson Wineck (Cassie) of Sprucedale, Stirling Wineck (Sam) of Alliston and Taylor Wineck...

Peacefully at his home in Sundridge, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday August 15, 2018 in his 85th year. Ken Wilson, beloved husband of Ethel Wilson. Loving father of Janice Wilson, Beverley Dziadyk (Steve), Kenneth Wilson Jr. (Kendra Hurley) and Susan Wilson (Ronnie Marson). Proud papa of Nichole (Phil), Robert (Alicia), Jessica (Damian), Christine, Michael (Jodi), Amanda (Jordan), Kelsi...

MRS. ANNA MAYR Of Sundridge Suddenly at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Monday December 24, 2012 in her 87th year. Anna Mayr (nee Raich), beloved wife of the late Eddie Mayr. Dear mother of Doris Cooper (Mike) of South River and the late Rudy Mayr. Loving Oma of Ryan Cooper (Jennifer), Shea Cooper and great Oma of Avery...

MRS. WANDA SHARON MURDY (nee Ball) of Emsdale Peacefully while surrounded by her family at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday June 21, 2010. Mrs. Wanda Murdy was in her 65th year. Beloved wife of the late Bob Murdy (2005). Dear mother of Rob Murdy (Brenda), Pam Strom (Steve), Chris Comte (Jaques) and Carla Gilpin (Arlie). Cherished grandmother to...

LILLIAN MARIE McGRATH "Lil" of Burk's Falls Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday December 1, 2010. Lil McGrath was in her 54th year. Loving companion of Leonard Blades. Dear mother of Adam McGrath (Anna) and Jennifer McGrath (Justin). Cherished grandmother of Jayden, Kaitlyn, Jesse, Christian, Terry, Aaron and Cody. Lil is survived by her brothers Gerald and Leonard...

MR. STAN STICKLAND Of Sundridge Peacefully at his residence on Monday March 15, 2010 in his 80th year. Stan Stickland, beloved husband of the late Helen Stickland (nee McLaren). Loving father of Jim Stickland, Linda (Tom) Hunter, Sharon (Greg) Smith and Patrick (Tammy) Stickland. Cherished grandfather of Alli, Stacy, Chris, Trudy, Ben, Stephie, Katie, Thomas, Piper and great grandfather of...

MR. MARVIN NELSON RENAUD Of Angus and formerly of Emsdale Suddenly at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Monday July 18, 2011. Mr. Marvin Renaud was in his 68th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Gaye. Dear father of Christopher of Windsor, Rebecca (Patrick) of Angus and Jennifer (Dennis) of Waverly, Nova Scotia. Cherished grandfather of Zachary, Liam, Siobhan,...

MR. LIONEL JOSEPH GIONET Of Burk's Falls Suddenly at his home in Burk's Falls on Sunday December 23, 2012. Mr. Lionel Gionet was in his 57th year. Father of Jennifer Mackay, Danielle Gionet (Dwayne) and Jessica Gionet. Beloved son of Leo and the late Irene Gionet. Dear brother of Pierette Caldwell (Murray), Joanne Gionet, Denise Arnold (Greg), Mike Gionet (Cindy)...

MRS. KAYE STRAKA of Sundridge and formerly of North Bay Peacefully with her family by her side at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Wednesday October 12, 2016 in her 78th year. Kaye Straka (nee Currier), beloved wife of John Straka. Dear mother of Wendy Kellar (Gilbert), Heidy Fonk (Rob) and Mike Straka (Carmia). Loving grandmother of Dustin, Natasha,...

MRS. MARGARET JOYCE VAN DUZEN (nee Rand) of Emsdale Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday October 30, 2011. Mrs. Margaret Van Duzen was in her 68th year. Beloved wife of the late Henry Van Duzen Senior. Dear mother of Henry (Pam), late Edward (Lee), Bill, Joyce (George) and predeceased by infant son Norman. Cherished grandmother of Kelly, Mark,...